10 Apr 2025

Building evacuated due to possible gas leak in Morrinsville

8:50 am on 10 April 2025
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Six firefighting crews are on site. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Firefighters evacuated a commercial building in Morrinsville overnight after reports of a possible gas leak.

Fire and emergency said crews were alerted to reports of a chlorine or ammonia-like smell at about 3.45am on Thursday.

Nine crews had responded including the hazmat unit and crews who could enter the building wearing specialist breathing equipment.

FENZ said a refrigerator technician had since cleared the site.

The building had been evacuated as a precaution, FENZ said.

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